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... ■ Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 Its easy-to-install 12 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures a low cost per...-to-install 12 million character ribbon cartridge ■ Ensures a lower cost per page, and reduces the need for the Epson FX-1180/1180+/2180 or the Okidata® Microline® 321/321 Turbo. Printer Throughput Test* - ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2481 Okidata ML-421 Pages Per Minute 9 8.4 8 7 6.7 6.6...
... ■ Provides four convenient paper paths to accommodate cut sheet paper and continuous forms up to Epson's superior technical support IMPACT PRINTER FX-2190 Its easy-to-install 12 million character ribbon cartridge boosts productivity and ensures a low cost per...-to-install 12 million character ribbon cartridge ■ Ensures a lower cost per page, and reduces the need for the Epson FX-1180/1180+/2180 or the Okidata® Microline® 321/321 Turbo. Printer Throughput Test* - ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Lexmark 2481 Okidata ML-421 Pages Per Minute 9 8.4 8 7 6.7 6.6...
Product Brochure
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... available on Recycled Paper Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. Printer Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic seeking for optional interface cards Printer Language Epson ESC/P,® IBM PPDS, Okidata Microlines (FX-2190, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart, original plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies...
... available on Recycled Paper Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. Printer Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic seeking for optional interface cards Printer Language Epson ESC/P,® IBM PPDS, Okidata Microlines (FX-2190, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart, original plus 5 carbonless copies, 1 + 6 copies...
Product Information Guide
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... Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 The table of contents of this section is listed below. P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section...
... Test EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Printing a Hex Dump EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Resetting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 17 Cleaning the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Transporting the Printer EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 Related Documentation EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 18 6/03 The table of contents of this section is listed below. P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E EPSON UPDATE 6/11/03 This package provides a new dot matrix printer product section...
Product Information Guide
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... tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into the printer without reloading. You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms,... front or rear push position to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever Control panel Power switch Ribbon cartridge Paper thickness lever ...
... tractor in the pull position along with continuous multi-part forms. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 1 Pull tractor unit (C800201 for FX-890, C800211 for FX-2190) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into the printer without reloading. You can load single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms,... front or rear push position to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into the printer without reloading. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Paper guide Paper guide cover Printer cover Edge guides Front cover Paper release lever Control panel Power switch Ribbon cartridge Paper thickness lever ...
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... can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra speed draft 566 cps at 10 cpi 680 ...: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer with EPSON for more information. Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch or programmable in...
... can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 9-pin impact dot matrix Ultra speed draft 566 cps at 10 cpi 680 ...: 5 inches (127 mm)/ second Copy mode: 1/6-inch (4.23 mm) feed, 83 msec; EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Roll paper holder (8310) Allows you to use your printer with EPSON for more information. Optional Interface Cards You can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch or programmable in...
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... proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character...350 mm) Weight FX-890: 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) FX-2190: 21.7 lb (9.6 kg) Black ribbon cartridge FX-890: S015329 FX-2190: S015327 Ribbon life * FX-890: approx. 7.5 million characters FX-2190: approx. 12 million characters * (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) System Compatibility The printer supports the following ...
... proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, proportional Bar code fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of Windows 98. approximately 400 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character...350 mm) Weight FX-890: 16.8 lb (7.6 kg) FX-2190: 21.7 lb (9.6 kg) Black ribbon cartridge FX-890: S015329 FX-2190: S015327 Ribbon life * FX-890: approx. 7.5 million characters FX-2190: approx. 12 million characters * (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) System Compatibility The printer supports the following ...
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...the Micro Adjust Function" on functions available through the control panel. Flashes when the printer is in the selected paper source or paper is selected. 5 Menu When you hold down for more information. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of.../Eject U buttons to the next top-of-form position when held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on page 8. Left light is on the right, hold down . 10 Pause light On ...
...the Micro Adjust Function" on functions available through the control panel. Flashes when the printer is in the selected paper source or paper is selected. 5 Menu When you hold down for more information. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function 1 Font button Selects one of.../Eject U buttons to the next top-of-form position when held down the Pause button for ribbon change timing Program reload mode 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 7 See "Selecting a Font and Pitch" on page 8. Left light is on the right, hold down . 10 Pause light On ...
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... 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove your application program to use in the printer. then move the paper release lever to eject the sheet. The print head is jammed in a document. Press the Font... and fix the problem. Make sure that the printer is not loaded correctly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer and leave it is, press the Pause button ...
... 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, PS 1. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove your application program to use in the printer. then move the paper release lever to eject the sheet. The print head is jammed in a document. Press the Font... and fix the problem. Make sure that the printer is not loaded correctly. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Error Indicators If the printer stops working and one of paper is not fully ejected. An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer and leave it is, press the Pause button ...
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... straightest paper path, so it without obstruction. The labels may affect loading performance, so use the tear-off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 The rear slot is shipped. When loading paper from the bottom slot, be fed into the... printer from the front slot. However, you print on thick paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels from the rear slot results ...
... straightest paper path, so it without obstruction. The labels may affect loading performance, so use the tear-off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 9 The rear slot is shipped. When loading paper from the bottom slot, be fed into the... printer from the front slot. However, you print on thick paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels from the rear slot results ...
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... (continuous paper) 0 1 3 5 6 7 7 2 2 5 or 6 * Available when using the front push and pull tractors in the bottom or front pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using the rear push and pull tractors... Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear...
... (continuous paper) 0 1 3 5 6 7 7 2 2 5 or 6 * Available when using the front push and pull tractors in the bottom or front pull position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Setting the Paper Release Lever Set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you are using the rear push and pull tractors... Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the front, rear, or bottom slot. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear...
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... the position on the page, you can use the Micro Adjust function to the tear-off the printer. Load paper. (If the tractor is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 The top margin setting made in effect until you change it, even if you can use...
... the position on the page, you can use the Micro Adjust function to the tear-off the printer. Load paper. (If the tractor is not aligned with the Micro Adjust function. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 11 The top margin setting made in effect until you change it, even if you can use...
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...-sheet feeder). The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Single-sheet ...use the front paper entry slot with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 You can easily come off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to remove continuous paper with a tractor feeder. Make sure your envelope. Envelopes...
...-sheet feeder). The print head must set the paper-thickness lever to position 5 (for thin envelopes) or 6 (for thick envelopes). EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in the front (to the pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot. Single-sheet ...use the front paper entry slot with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 You can easily come off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to remove continuous paper with a tractor feeder. Make sure your envelope. Envelopes...
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... on the tractor position you can load multiple cards using . this may cause a paper jam. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . 3. Caution: Make sure you tear off your printed document before switching to the ...set the paper release lever to eject paper when the printer is on continuous paper with the front push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Switching Paper Types You can be loaded only in the printer, remove them before you are using the optional high-capacity...
... on the tractor position you can load multiple cards using . this may cause a paper jam. 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Postcards You can feed postcards one at a time may damage the printer or cause it . 3. Caution: Make sure you tear off your printed document before switching to the ...set the paper release lever to eject paper when the printer is on continuous paper with the front push tractor, you begin printing. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 13 Switching Paper Types You can be loaded only in the printer, remove them before you are using the optional high-capacity...
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..., see below. Turn the knob on using the default-setting mode. For instructions on the left side of paper. 4. Caution: Use the knob on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove any remaining pieces of the printer to clear a paper jam: 1. For detailed information about default settings, see the Reference Guide.
..., see below. Turn the knob on using the default-setting mode. For instructions on the left side of paper. 4. Caution: Use the knob on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 Remove any remaining pieces of the printer to clear a paper jam: 1. For detailed information about default settings, see the Reference Guide.
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... settings from the control panel. 4. To return to the other, any changes you turn on the printer. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Then press the Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons to enter the default-setting mode. If you repeat the above procedure. It ... wide. The printed instructions list the settings you can be selected in bold) are restored to the printer's settings in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that is on the FX-890/FX-2190. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . Then...
... settings from the control panel. 4. To return to the other, any changes you turn on the printer. See page 14. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 - 15 Then press the Pitch and Tear Off/Bin buttons to enter the default-setting mode. If you repeat the above procedure. It ... wide. The printed instructions list the settings you can be selected in bold) are restored to the printer's settings in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows driver that is on the FX-890/FX-2190. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Follow the steps below to open the Menu. Feature Software emulation Auto tear off . Then...
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..., repeat steps 1 and 2. To turn off . 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. 2. Turn on the control panel using Lock-out mode. Make sure paper is on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 When you need to indicate that the vertical lines in your selection by... at least 11 inches [279 mm] long and 8.3 inches [210 mm] wide.) 3. Turn off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use of buttons on the printer while holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. When Lock-out mode is loaded, then turn...
..., repeat steps 1 and 2. To turn off . 2. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. 2. Turn on the control panel using Lock-out mode. Make sure paper is on the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 When you need to indicate that the vertical lines in your selection by... at least 11 inches [279 mm] long and 8.3 inches [210 mm] wide.) 3. Turn off . 2. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use of buttons on the printer while holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. When Lock-out mode is loaded, then turn...
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...dots. 4. Caution: Do not turn on the printer. If paper remains in the right column with the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. Your printer prints all data it is designed for DOS-based PC connections. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX...FF, and Pause buttons while turning on the printer. Then turn off the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ...
...dots. 4. Caution: Do not turn on the printer. If paper remains in the right column with the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off the printer. Your printer prints all data it is designed for DOS-based PC connections. The printer beeps once, and restores its factory default settings. 6/03 EPSON FX-890/FX...FF, and Pause buttons while turning on the printer. Then turn off the printer. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ...
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... tractor is installed, remove it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in the rear push position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. unsuitable oils can damage the printer components as well as described below. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Unplug the power cord from the...
... tractor is installed, remove it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in the rear push position. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 6/03 these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. unsuitable oils can damage the printer components as well as described below. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Unplug the power cord from the...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3... numbers in purchase price and low cost of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other ...
...of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3... numbers in purchase price and low cost of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... for direct printer to each printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to the user. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode...
... for direct printer to each printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to the user. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode...